adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Uncle Jeff says we may go to a matinee to-day," said Alicia, delightedly.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading GOING ABOUT Four smiling, eager girls trooped down to breakfast the next morning, and found Mrs. Berry awaiting them.
Alicia
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From this reading "Uncle Jeff says we may go to a matinee to-day," said Alicia, delightedly.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She presided at the table, and they learned that she would always do so at breakfast and luncheon, though she did not dine with them.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GOING ABOUT Four smiling, eager girls trooped down to breakfast the next morning, and found Mrs. Berry awaiting them.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Uncle said Mr. Fenn would get them if you asked him to."
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She presided at the table, and they learned that she would always do so at breakfast and luncheon, though she did not dine with them.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading GOING ABOUT Four smiling, eager girls trooped down to breakfast the next morning, and found Mrs. Berry awaiting them.
BerrynounUS /ˈberi/
any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading GOING ABOUT Four smiling, eager girls trooped down to breakfast the next morning, and found Mrs. Berry awaiting them.
breakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading GOING ABOUT Four smiling, eager girls trooped down to breakfast the next morning, and found Mrs. Berry awaiting them.
delightedlyadverb
with delight
From this reading "Uncle Jeff says we may go to a matinee to-day," said Alicia, delightedly.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She presided at the table, and they learned that she would always do so at breakfast and luncheon, though she did not dine with them.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading She presided at the table, and they learned that she would always do so at breakfast and luncheon, though she did not dine with them.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She presided at the table, and they learned that she would always do so at breakfast and luncheon, though she did not dine with them.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading GOING ABOUT Four smiling, eager girls trooped down to breakfast the next morning, and found Mrs. Berry awaiting them.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading GOING ABOUT Four smiling, eager girls trooped down to breakfast the next morning, and found Mrs. Berry awaiting them.
Fenn
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From this reading Uncle said Mr. Fenn would get them if you asked him to."
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading GOING ABOUT Four smiling, eager girls trooped down to breakfast the next morning, and found Mrs. Berry awaiting them.
FournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading GOING ABOUT Four smiling, eager girls trooped down to breakfast the next morning, and found Mrs. Berry awaiting them.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Uncle said Mr. Fenn would get them if you asked him to."
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading GOING ABOUT Four smiling, eager girls trooped down to breakfast the next morning, and found Mrs. Berry awaiting them.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Uncle Jeff says we may go to a matinee to-day," said Alicia, delightedly.
GOINGnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading GOING ABOUT Four smiling, eager girls trooped down to breakfast the next morning, and found Mrs. Berry awaiting them.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Uncle said Mr. Fenn would get them if you asked him to."
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Uncle said Mr. Fenn would get them if you asked him to."
Jeff
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From this reading "Uncle Jeff says we may go to a matinee to-day," said Alicia, delightedly.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading She presided at the table, and they learned that she would always do so at breakfast and luncheon, though she did not dine with them.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading She presided at the table, and they learned that she would always do so at breakfast and luncheon, though she did not dine with them.
matineenounUS /ˈmætɪneɪ/
a theatrical performance held during the daytime (especially in the afternoon)
From this reading "Uncle Jeff says we may go to a matinee to-day," said Alicia, delightedly.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Uncle Jeff says we may go to a matinee to-day," said Alicia, delightedly.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading GOING ABOUT Four smiling, eager girls trooped down to breakfast the next morning, and found Mrs. Berry awaiting them.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Uncle said Mr. Fenn would get them if you asked him to."
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading GOING ABOUT Four smiling, eager girls trooped down to breakfast the next morning, and found Mrs. Berry awaiting them.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading GOING ABOUT Four smiling, eager girls trooped down to breakfast the next morning, and found Mrs. Berry awaiting them.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She presided at the table, and they learned that she would always do so at breakfast and luncheon, though she did not dine with them.
presidedverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading She presided at the table, and they learned that she would always do so at breakfast and luncheon, though she did not dine with them.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Uncle Jeff says we may go to a matinee to-day," said Alicia, delightedly.
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "Uncle Jeff says we may go to a matinee to-day," said Alicia, delightedly.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Will you see about the tickets, Mrs. Berry?
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She presided at the table, and they learned that she would always do so at breakfast and luncheon, though she did not dine with them.
smilingnounUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading GOING ABOUT Four smiling, eager girls trooped down to breakfast the next morning, and found Mrs. Berry awaiting them.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She presided at the table, and they learned that she would always do so at breakfast and luncheon, though she did not dine with them.
tablenounUS /ˈteɪbəl/
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading She presided at the table, and they learned that she would always do so at breakfast and luncheon, though she did not dine with them.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She presided at the table, and they learned that she would always do so at breakfast and luncheon, though she did not dine with them.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GOING ABOUT Four smiling, eager girls trooped down to breakfast the next morning, and found Mrs. Berry awaiting them.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading GOING ABOUT Four smiling, eager girls trooped down to breakfast the next morning, and found Mrs. Berry awaiting them.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She presided at the table, and they learned that she would always do so at breakfast and luncheon, though she did not dine with them.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She presided at the table, and they learned that she would always do so at breakfast and luncheon, though she did not dine with them.
ticketsnounUS /ˈtɪkəts/
plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading "Will you see about the tickets, Mrs. Berry?
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GOING ABOUT Four smiling, eager girls trooped down to breakfast the next morning, and found Mrs. Berry awaiting them.
to-day
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From this reading "Uncle Jeff says we may go to a matinee to-day," said Alicia, delightedly.
troopedverbUS /truːpt/
past form of “troop” — march in a procession
From this reading GOING ABOUT Four smiling, eager girls trooped down to breakfast the next morning, and found Mrs. Berry awaiting them.
UnclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "Uncle Jeff says we may go to a matinee to-day," said Alicia, delightedly.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Uncle Jeff says we may go to a matinee to-day," said Alicia, delightedly.
Willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Will you see about the tickets, Mrs. Berry?
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She presided at the table, and they learned that she would always do so at breakfast and luncheon, though she did not dine with them.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She presided at the table, and they learned that she would always do so at breakfast and luncheon, though she did not dine with them.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Will you see about the tickets, Mrs. Berry?
